Literary Theory: Module 4 - Literary Prose and Aspects of Narration Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Literary Theory: Module 4 - Literary Prose and Aspects of Narration
Module code: W1-FA-KJ-S1-TL4-ZN-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge of prose- and narration-related issues. The narration assumes in this regard a broader meaning of cultural story shaping out individual and social reality. More specifically, the course investigates the defining traits of prose, elementary narrative techniques, as well as the development, significance and elements of narratology. As a result, students become more aware of the structural rules of literary prose, together with the artistic and social role of narrative forms as such
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Literary Theory: Module 3.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the great role of narrative and narrativity, not only in literary works of a certain type, but also in the life of an individual human being, interpersonal relations, and culture. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_K_1]
 FA1_K02 [4/5] FA1_K03 [3/5]
can use the knowledge acquired in the course to build narratives of different types. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_K_2]
 FA1_K02 [4/5] FA1_K03 [3/5]
identifies features of literary prose, which differentiate it from other forms of discourse (e.g. philosophical). [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_1]
 FA1_U01 [3/5]
can describe and explain theoretical models basic for narrative studies (e.g. Chatman's model of narrative communication), including the relations between author and receiver. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_2]
 FA1_U03 [3/5]
can use communication models to describe social and cultural functions of the literary text (e.g. relations between the real and implied author/reader). [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_3]
 FA1_U03 [3/5] FA1_U06 [4/5] FA1_U08 [3/5]
analyses sample literary narrative texts by using appropriate theoretical categories and tools introduced in class. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_4]
 FA1_U06 [4/5] FA1_U08 [3/5]
identifies basic types of literary prose by referring to narrative criteria such as point of view etc. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_1]
 FA1_W01 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
has knowledge of basic categories and distinctions within narrative theory: e.g. mimesis/diegesis; fabula and sjuzhet; is aware of historical changes and redefinitions. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_2]
 FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
has basic knowledge of the history of narratology (narrative theory) and recognises its main representatives and their contributions. [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_3]
 FA1_W04 [3/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_w_1]
Test verifying the theoretical knowledge in the field of narrative theory
 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_3
Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_w_2]
Written or oral interpretation of sample works using theoretical knowledge
 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_K_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_K_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_3 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_4 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_3
Control interview (optional) [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_w_3]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_K_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_K_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_3 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_U_4 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_1 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_2 KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_fs_1]
discussion classes with the use of a textbook and selected literary texts and - occasionally - audiovisual aids
 30
individual work with the textbook; reading the assigned texts; preparation of one's own interpretations of literary works; preparation for the test
 30 Test or tests [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_w_1] Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KJ-S1-TL4-ZN_w_3]
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